Megan

Megan is a female first name that is considered a Welsh diminutive of Margaret, the English equivalent of Margarete. Its meaning is "the pearl", derived from the Latin term margarita.

What does the name Megan mean?

The first name Megan originally comes from Wales and was initially common there. However, from the mid-20th century, it also gained popularity in other English-speaking regions. It was particularly popular in the 1980s and 1990s. Variants of the name include Maegan, Maeghan, Meagan, Meaghan, Meghan, and Megyn, while short forms like Meg, Meggie, and Meggy exist. A French version of the name is Mégane. Notable bearers of the name include American actresses Megan Boone, Megan Fox, and Megan Mullally.

Where does the name Megan come from?

The etymology of Megan as a diminutive of Margaret can be traced back to the Latin word 'margarita', which has its roots in the Ancient Greek term 'margarites', which in turn has Persian origins. The Ancient Greek

How do you pronounce Megan?

The pronunciation of Megan is clear and two-syllable. In German, the name is usually pronounced as "Me-gan" [ˈmeːgan], while in English it sounds like [ˈmɛgən]. It begins with a bright "Me", which signals openness. The firm structure of the middle consonant provides stability, and the concluding "n" gently rounds off the sound. Megan conveys a modern, down-to-earth, and friendly impression.

When is the name day of Megan?

The most important name day for Megan is celebrated on July 20th in honor of Saint Margaret of Antioch.

Popularity

In Germany, Megan is among the popular first names and currently ranks 1,740th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was in 2010 at 415th place. In the last ten years, Megan has been given as a first name about 380 times, placing it 1,031st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 931st. Worldwide, Megan has varying levels of popularity.

Nicknames & pet names

Maggi / Maggie / Mags / Meg / Megaman / Megaroni / Megatrom / Meggi / Meggie / Meggy / Megi / Megii / Meginator / Megs / Megy

Similar first names

Famous people

• Megan Alatini (actress, 'The Tribe')
• Megan Boone (American actress)
• Megan Butler (actress)
• Megan Campbell (football player from Ireland)
• Megan Charpentier (Canadian actress)
• Megan Christine Ewing (model)
• Megan Compain (New Zealand basketball player)
• Megan Crane (American writer)
• Megan Dodds (American actress)
• Megan Edwards (English writer)
• Megan Ellison (American film producer)
• Megan Fahlenbock (actress from Canada)
• Megan Fox (actress)
• Megan Franich (actress from New Zealand)
• Megan Gale (Australian model)
• Megan Henwood (British singer)
• Megan Hunt (character from Body of Proof)
• Megan Isaacson (American singer)
• Megan Jurado (football player from the Philippines)
• Megan Kahts (South African singer)